Within the last few years, shonen shows about cycling (Yowamushi pedal), volleyball (Haikyuu), ballroom dancing (Welcome to the Ballroom) and even figure skating (Yuri on Ice) have debuted to great reviews and fanfare. To that end, LIDEN FILMS’ adaptation of Kosuke Hamada’s Hanebado manga is aiming to ride that momentum with the sport of badminton.
TOHO Animation has revealed the first look at the series, which will premiere this series. Shinpei Ezaki is directing the series from an adapted script written by Taku Kishimoto (Haikyuu!).